Confronting authority : reflections of an ardent protester

Derrick Bell reflects on his protest and dismissal from his tenured posiion at Harvard rather than end his protest over the law school's continuing failure to grant tenture to any women of color. He offers an explanation of why people challenge authority when there is little hope of gain and after considerable risk. He argues that those who speak out are moved less by anger than by a deep sense of the fragility of self-worth.Leer más

The fame for failure paradox --
Models for confrontation --
A reason for protest --
A campaign that failed --
Year one: protest in residence --
Year two: protest in exile --
The expulsion --
Silent acquiescence: the too-high price of prestige --
Retaliatory responses --
Risks, rewards, and reaffirmation.

Responsabilidad:

Derrick Bell.

Resumen:

Derrick Bell reflects on his protest and dismissal from his tenured posiion at Harvard rather than end his protest over the law school's continuing failure to grant tenture to any women of color. He offers an explanation of why people challenge authority when there is little hope of gain and after considerable risk. He argues that those who speak out are moved less by anger than by a deep sense of the fragility of self-worth.